A Christian theological doctrine emphasizing human free will, universal divine grace, and conditional predestination, opposing strict Calvinist predestination.
From Arminius, the Dutch theologian, plus the suffix '-ism' denoting a system of beliefs or principles; formalized in the 17th century.
Arminianism shaped modern Christianity more than most people realize—it's why many Christian churches today believe you genuinely choose salvation rather than it being decided before you were born!
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